Obituary Listing

Jul 2, 2025

Oneonta – Arnold George Greenblatt, 79, passed away peacefully at the Oxford Veterans Home on July 2, 2025.  In later years he had suffered from exposure to Agent Orange from his service in the US Air Force in the Vietnam War, and he received wonderful care at the VA Home, for which the family will be forever grateful.

Jul 1, 2025

Shannon Paige Sarah Paisha Munson, of Oneonta, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2025 from a brain aneurysm. She was surrounded by her family and friends.

Shannon was born on June 27, 1978, to Rick and Faye Munson. She was the best anniversary present to her (maternal) grandparents.

Shannon will be remembered for her...

Jun 30, 2025

Mrs. Ann Rankin Knudson passed away on June 30, 2025, in her 93rd year.

Mrs. Knudson was the wife of Richard Lewis Knudson for sixty-one years and the mother of Leesa M Hudak and Erik S. Knudson.   She is survived by Leesa and Donald Hudak, Erik and Gina Knudson, Kari and Josh Rutherford, Elizabeth Knudson, Emma Knudson,...

Jun 20, 2025

Ellen Ann (Rifenbark) Grotevant, 71, of Charlotteville, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Friday June 20, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

She was born July 12, 1953 in Fruitland, Maryland, the daughter of Horace and Evelyn (Hitchcok) Rifenbark.

She worked at Storyhouse till it closed, and was retired from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals.

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Jun 19, 2025

David John Surovy passed away peacefully in his home in Westford, NY on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

He was born on September 15, 1944 in Yonkers, NY to the late David Louis Surovy & Anna Novak Surovy.

He is survived by Elizabeth Elliott Surovy, his wife of 60 years; Carole Surovy Swantek, his older sister;...

Jun 6, 2025

Otego – Mary Montrym Donnelly, 83, passed away June 6, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

She was born May 3, 1942 in Schenectady, the daughter of William and Sadie (Scabar) Montrym.

Mary married William A. Donnelly on August 21, 1965 in Scotia.

Mary graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a teaching degree.  She...

May 31, 2025

SCHENEVUS - With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Brian Bookhout, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, loyal son and brother, and a true friend to many. Brian passed away on May 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 59 years old.

Born on July 12,...

May 19, 2025

Treadwell – Ellen P. Wilcox, 89, passed away May 19, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

She was born September 27, 1935 in Norwalk, CT, the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Taylor) Plummber.

She married Harry Wilcox Jr. on September 17, 1955 at the Wilton Congressional Church.  They were lifelong residents of Wilton, CT.  Ellen...

May 18, 2025

Oneonta - Margaruita Bailey, 96, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta.

She was born May 9, 1929 in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of William and Pauline (Weidmann) Alsina.

She married Theodore Brundage, together having a daughter, Pauline Violet Brundage Bose.  Pauline's sons are Randy J. Brundage, Corey T....

May 17, 2025

Oneonta - Bridget (Kenney) Bredin, 60, passed away suddenly on May 17, 2025 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.

Bridget was born December 2, 1964 in Queens, NY. She was a graduate of Delaware Academy. She was the manager of the Celtic Motel in Oneonta.  She lived for her beloved children and work.

She is...

May 17, 2025

Oneonta - On the evening of May 17, 2025 Frederick L Miller, 97, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord.

He entered this world on May 7, 1928 the first son of Stanley S. and Carrie (Sisson) Miller.

Fred worked for the D&H Railroad for several years before marrying Marion Fenton in...

May 12, 2025

Maryland - Edwin Charles Nirschl, 83, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025.

He was born January 15, 1942, in Patriot, NY, the son of Anton and Elinor (Stanton) Nirschl. Edwin was the seventh born of 12; Tony, Margaret, Josephine, Robert, Betty, Beverly, Allen, Richard, David, Stephen and Susan.

He grew up in...

May 6, 2025

WORCESTER - Marian E. Roy, 75, passed away May 6, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

She was born July 4, 1949 in Fulton, the daughter of Gordon A. and Betty (St. Pierre) LaBarge.

Marian moved to Worcester from the Fulton area in 1969. She was a member of the Worcester Book Club, and delighted...

May 2, 2025

Worcester - Ruth A. Shalor, 78, passed away at home on May 2, 2025.

She was born May 9, 1946 in New York City, the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Anderson) Young.

Ruth graduated from Linton High School in Schenectady, Class of 1965.

She married Donald N. Shalor on March 15, 1969 in...

May 1, 2025

Oneonta – Lois T. Porteus, 89, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025 at A.O. Fox Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born September 6, 1935 in Oneonta, the daughter of Howard and Mary (Smith) Thompson.

She was a graduate of Oneonta High School and SUNY Delhi receiving an Associate's Degree in...

May 1, 2025

Worcester - Merle William Ridgeway, 69, passed away in his home on May 1, 2025 following a brief illness.

He was born June 11, 1955 in Cobleskill NY to Merle and Bernice Ridgeway.

Merle married Michele in December of 2015, in Worcester, NY.

Merle lived in Worcester for most of his life, surrounded...

Apr 30, 2025

Hartwick- Susie A. Renwick Conklin, 86, passed away at her home on April 30, 2025 with her family by her side.

She was born May 7, 1938 in Cooperstown, the daughter of James and Louise (Kukenberger) Renwick.

She graduated from Hartwick High School in 1956 and was proud to be a Hartwick Huskie.

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Apr 29, 2025

Oneonta- Charles David Barnes, 83, passed away April 29, 2025 at his home, The Hampshire House in Oneonta.

He was born March 30, 1942 in Oneonta, the only child of Charles H. and Lucy Marguerite (Wilber) Barnes.

David graduated from Oneonta High School in 1960 and SUNY Morrisville with an Associate's degree in Automotive Mechanics.  ...

Apr 28, 2025

ONEONTA - Rosemary Baskin died April 28, 2025.

She was born in Endicott, to Dorothy (Colegrove) and Armando Parisella.

Rosemary was a graduate of Vestal High School, where she was salutatorian, class of 1956. She earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Harpur College (SUNY Binghamton) and Master of Science in biochemistry from Penn...

Apr 14, 2025

Oneonta – Debra S. Annutto-Dauenheimer, 62, passed on April 14, 2025, at Sloan Kettering Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Debbie was born on September 8, 1962 in Herkimer, the beloved daughter of Anthony M. Annutto Jr. and Judith A. (Sporer) Annutto.

Debbie graduated from Herkimer High School in 1980 and from H.C.C.C. pursuing...